MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake discs corroded
engine management light on
exhaust on rear axle centre mount broken off pipe
front brakes slightly unbalanced, nearside slow rear brakes fluctuate slightly
high level stoplight has some bulbs out
nearside rear wing damaged
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside steering rack drag link slightly bent
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
brake discs corroded
engine management light on
exhaust on rear axle centre mount broken off pipe
front brakes slightly unbalanced, nearside slow rear brakes fluctuate slightly
high level stoplight has some bulbs out
nearside rear wing damaged
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside steering rack drag link slightly bent
off side front steering rack arm is bent
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
off side front steering rack arm is bent
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside rear brakes have restricted free movement
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside rear brakes have restricted free movement
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SP51 MFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP51 MFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SP51 MFE registered?
SP51 MFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2001.
Is SP51 MFE safe to buy?
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